Watering your lawn is one of the most important steps that you should take to keep your landscape healthy, especially throughout the summer months. As simple as it may seem though, too much water can set up the perfect conditions for disease to overcome your yard, and at the same time, watering your lawn too lightly can prevent your grass from taking root and growing deep enough to thrive. So, how frequently should you water your lawn to make sure that it grows as lush as possible? The Utah landscapers here at Mellco Landscaping have some tips for you if you’re struggling to find the perfect amount of water for your lawn.
When and How Much
It is commonly misunderstood that yards need to be watered every day, however, this is not the case!! Rather than watering your lawn daily, you should water your grass deeply just several times weekly. Utah landscapers recommend that that you water your lawn as early in the morning as possible — 3 to 6 am is ideal. Your lawn requires at least 1 to 1 ½ inches of water per week year-round.
How to Tell If You Used Enough Water
There are various ways to tell if you’ve watered your lawn properly. Utah landscapers will tell you that you can check your soil’s moisture by:
- Simply Checking the Soil: Use a screwdriver to test how deep the water has moved into your soil. It should be soaked to a depth of at least six inches, so determine how long you’d need to water your lawn in order to achieve this.
- Measure Using Cans: You can use empty tuna cans to measure your water levels by placing them around the lawn and measuring how long it takes to collect one inch of water in each can. Sprinkler coverage patterns vary throughout the lawn, so it’s best to take the average time it takes to fill all the cans.
- Doing the Math: If you have a sprinkler system, this is the easiest way to measure your water levels. Simply multiply the square footage of your lawn by 0.62 gallons and divide by your sprinkler system’s flow rate.
Utah landscapers recommend these tips to ensure that your lawn gets the proper care that it deserves. If you want to learn more about landscape care, make sure to check out our blog over on our website.
